Sault Ste. Marie news

• We The Sheeple !!!

  10-12-2018 20:33
  The same thinking that bans high jump in elementary schools because it’s “dangerous” or voting to put a fence around  Tommy The Choo Choo Train because it was a “liability” are probably the same people that agree with banning the festive song “Baby It’s Cold Outside”. Do people not have better things to focus their […]
  
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• Teen killer jailed for Poplar Avenue slaying

  30-06-2026 22:27 via saultstar.com
  
  A teen who fatally stabbed an unarmed man during an unprovoked attack last fall is “truly” sorry for his actions that devastated his victim’s family. “ I know what I did was very wrong,” the youth, wearing handcuffs, told Adam Fadel’s mother, sister and other relatives on Tuesday afternoon. The killer, who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, said their pain – expressed through numerous victim impact statements – caused him t
  
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• Woman tries to bite worker at Sault business

  30-06-2026 19:38 via saultstar.com
  
  A woman tried to bite a worker who confronted her about stealing from a store on Second Line West, police say. The female suspect is also accused of damaging property and stealing bank cards from the business in the 200 block of Second Line West last Saturday.Ashley Ingram, 40, was charged with robbery, mischief under $5,000, theft of credit card and two counts fail to comply with probation order. Her court date is Sept. 21.
  
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• Sault driver faces impaired charges

  30-06-2026 19:20 via saultstar.com
  
  A man was charged after a single-vehicle collision in the east end on June 25.A vehicle was in a ditch near Queen Street East and Amber Street in the mid-afternoon, police say.Joel McCauley, 33, was charged with operation while impaired, drug and/or alcohol and operation while impaired, blood/drug concentration.His court date is Aug. 17.
  
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• Man found with gun at downtown Sault call

  30-06-2026 19:04 via saultstar.com
  
  A man was found with a loaded weapon when police responded to a broken window at a downtown home last fall. Daryl Sayers pleaded guilty to four offences including mischief under $5,000, carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a firearm without a licence on Tuesday.Sault Ste. Marie Police Service went to a disturbance call at a McDouglad Street residence on Nov. 28. A broken window was seen, said assistant Crown attorney Adrianna Mucciarelli. Sayers was found with a weapon. Pre-sentence and G
  
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• Algoma Public Health mission to immunize kids earlier against Hep B gains more momentum

  30-06-2026 17:46 via saultstar.com
  
  A locally made move to have children immunized earlier against hepatitis B recently gained more muscle. A joint resolution, crafted by Algoma Public Health and Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit singing the hosannas of earlier immunization, passed at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) earlier this month. Dr. Jennifer Loo, APH president and CEO, was joined at the Toronto meeting by Dr. John Tuinema, associate medical officer of health. “W
  
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• Algoma Public Health mission to immunize kids earlier against Hep B gains momentum

  30-06-2026 17:46 via saultstar.com
  
  A locally made move to have children immunized earlier against hepatitis B recently gained more muscle. A joint resolution, crafted by Algoma Public Health and Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit singing the hosannas of earlier immunization, passed at the annual general meeting of the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) earlier this month. Dr. Jennifer Loo, APH president and CEO, was joined at the Toronto meeting by Dr. John Tuinema, associate medical officer of health. “W
  
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• Candelori honoured by Rotary Club in 1976

  30-06-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  
  June 30, 2001Mary Yukich and her sister-in-law Reta Murphy have stepped up for every International Bridge Walk since 1986. “It builds friendship,” said Yukich of the trek between the Twin Saults. June 30, 1976Ontario liquor stores have been instructed to accept only official age-of-majority cards as proof of age by young purchasers. Norm Candelori was chosen by Rotarian-of-the-Year at the Rotary Club luncheon. Gary Vipond gave the valedictory address at Bawating Collegiate and Vocat
  
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• Sherri Smith tapped as Sault College president

  29-06-2026 21:36 via saultstar.com
  
  Sherri Smith will now lead Sault College on a more concrete basis. Smith, with nearly 20 years logged at the Sault Ste. Marie post-secondary institution, most recently served as interim president, as well as vice-president, academics, innovation, and student success. In a release Monday, the college said the selection was made following a “comprehensive” search in partnership with a third-party recruitment firm.“This process included comprehensive consultation of the college a
  
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• Brace for a blast Canada Day

  29-06-2026 18:31 via saultstar.com
  
  Three “distinct, loud” booms will be heard during Sault Ste. Marie Canada Day celebrations. Canadian Army Reserve soldiers from 49th (Sault Ste Marie) Field Regiment, RCA will conduct a gun salute with C3 105 mm Howitzers as part celebrations Wednesday. The public may see military vehicles and personnel transporting equipment to and from the Sault Ste Marie Armoury on Garrison Way and the waterfront area in preparation for the event, the Department of National Defence says. The gun
  
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• Sault Area Hospital to run ‘smoothly’ during leadership transition: Interim CEO Zambusi

  29-06-2026 17:39 via saultstar.com
  
  The man charged with ruddering Sault Area Hospital until a permanent president and CEO is recruited says he has “all the confidence in the world” that things will go “smoothly” during his tenure. Greg Zambusi, who has served as SAH’s vice-president, corporate services and chief financial officer, has temporarily replaced former hospital head Ila Watson, who retired Friday.“So, I’ve had Ila as a mentor and a coach for that time,” said Zambusi follo
  
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• Woman sells drugs to police

  29-06-2026 15:09 via saultstar.com
  
  A woman who sold crack cocaine to an undercover police officer was nabbed as part of a crackdown on drug trafficking.Sierra-Lynn Nadon sold a gram of crack cocaine to law enforcement in November 2024, court heard last Friday. She helped with the sale of another gram of the drug the same month. Nadon took $100 from an officer for that sale, said federal prosecutor Lindsay Marshall. Nadon, one of 25 suspects arrested as part of Project Kentucky, pleaded guilty to trafficking and proceeds of crime
  
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• Bridge walk 'a lot of fun'

  28-06-2026 05:57 via saultstar.com
  
  The International Bridge Walk gives Walter Humphrey another reason to love Canada.The resident of Cheboygan, Mich., has walked the Mackinac Bridge 20 times since he was a youngster.The float housekeeper at McLaren Medical Center only learned about the annual trek between the Twin Saults in 2025. He warmed to the “much more intimate” bridge crossing compared to the much-heavier attended foot crossing of the Mighty Mac held annually on Labour Day.“ It was a lot of fun,” sa
  
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• Making noise opposing Ford

  27-06-2026 20:48 via saultstar.com
  
  About 50 protesters demonstrating against Ontario Premier Doug Ford gather outside MPP Chris Scott’s constituency office on Great Northern Road on Saturday. BRIAN KELLY
  
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• Sault soldier Oldroyd dies in 1916: IN OTHER YEARS

  27-06-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  
  June 27, 2001The arena steering committee will revisit the issue of selling beer at Greyhound hockey games. Two weeks ago council voted against the sale of beer in the stands at Memorial Gardens. June 27, 1951Leonard Williams, a Sault resident serving with the 25th Commonwealth Brigade in Korea, has been reported wounded in action. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams of 249 Wallace Terr. Williams worked as a burner at the steel plant before joining the army. Harold McLellan is the new p
  
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• Driver swerving, talking nonsense when stopped: Elliot Lake police

  26-06-2026 22:32 via saultstar.com
  
  A St. Catharines, Ont., woman has been charged after police received calls about a driver all over the road on Highway 17 near the Highway 108 junction to Elliot Lake.When officers stopped the driver, she was allegedly incoherent and talking nonsense.East Algoma OPP said officers received a traffic complaint on June 25 at roughly 10:30 a.m, “regarding a westbound small blue car all over the road, crossing the center line and nearly colliding with oncoming vehicles.“Police located an
  
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• Operation crumble – PHOTO GALLERY

  26-06-2026 20:27 via saultstar.com
  
  Front portions of the former General Hospital are dismantled Friday afternoon. Demolition, which began on the Lucy Street side of the building, is expected to continue until October. Current work comes on the heels of the final interior inspection confirming all asbestos abatement had been completed, and the building was ready to be crumbled. Since the fall of 2025 GIP has removed 380 loads of debris from the site, weighing 4,007 tonnes.
  
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• City, province partner on trail link, Wishart Park revamp

  26-06-2026 19:01 via saultstar.com
  
  A connection under construction will link John Rowswell Hub Trail to five other parks and trails. The green space passage will tie the urban trail to Algoma Trail Network, Hiawatha Highlands, Kinsmen Park, Voyageur Trail Network and Wishart Park. “ Connected trails make a destination more attractive,” said Beverley Barber, chair of Tourism Sault Ste. Marie, during a provincial funding announcement Thursday at Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre. More trails also encourage visitors to stay
  
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• Manslaughter accused gets bail

  26-06-2026 16:11 via saultstar.com
  
  Bail was granted Friday to a man accused of manslaughter and assault in the death of a Desbarats resident. Caleb Foster, 23, died April 3, five days after an altercation at an eatery in Bruce Mines on March 29.Benjamin Ryan Jones, 21, of Bruce Mines, was being held at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre. He must follow several conditions imposed by Justice of he Peace Sarah Keesmaat. A publication ban prohibits reporting evidence during the bail hearing, representations made by the lawyers and t
  
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• ‘Steady leadership, clear commitment’: Sault Area Hospital head Ila Watson bids farewell

  25-06-2026 19:21 via saultstar.com
  
  It was not the grind of medical school – or that of any other health-related faculty – that Ila Watson shouldered while at McGill University. It was at that fine old Montreal seat of learning that Sault Area Hospital’s retiring president and CEO studied the nuts and bolts of labour relations, garnering skills she would initially apply to Ontario Public Service posts in both Toronto and Sault Ste. Marie and, eventually, to her many roles at Sault Area Hospital upon joining the
  
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• Careless driving costs Sault man $1,000

  25-06-2026 18:53 via saultstar.com
  
  A man was fined $1,000 for his driving on a Buckley street this winter. Geoffrey McLurg pleaded guilty to careless driving on Thursday.He was driving his SUV on Turner Avenue on Feb. 21, said assistant Crown attorney Chris Thompson. McLurg drove without care for his former intimate partner who was on the street. The pair had argued. McLurg has six months to pay the fine proposed in a joint submission from Thompson and defence lawyer Bruce Willson, said Ontario Court Justice Franco Giamberardino
  
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• 2 men sought for copper theft

  25-06-2026 16:48 via saultstar.com
  
  Copper valued at $1,000 was taken from a building site. ‘The theft happened June 2, a release says. Two male suspects arrived at the site, not identified, in a blue Ford F150 pickup truck.A video of the incident can be seen on YouTube. Search for Crime Stoppers of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District. Anyone with information about the theft can call Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or go to sautlcrimestoppers.com.
  
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• Wanted men found in Huron Shores

  25-06-2026 16:38 via saultstar.com
  
  Two wanted Alberta men were found during a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Huron Shores on Thursday.Their vehicle was checked between Maple Ridge Road and Brownlee Road, shortly after 7 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police say.Trevor Cameron Gerrits, 30, of Edmonton, and Jesse Reuben Compton, 47, of Calgary, were charged with failure to appear in court. They were to appear in bail court in Blind River on Thursday .
  
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• Sault police board wants Indigenous adviser

  25-06-2026 15:34 via saultstar.com
  
  An Indigenous elder will advise Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Board members.The position is sought by chair Nuala Kenny due to the large number of Indigenous men and women in jail.“ What’s happening there?” said Kenny during a board meeting on Wednesday. “Is that (prejudice)? Is that a systemic racism? Is it a targeting? Is it a problem within Indigenous women and community? I don’t know, but it sure makes me concerned and I’m acutely concerned sitting on t
  
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• Worker stole cash from Sault business: POLICE

  25-06-2026 15:02 via saultstar.com
  
  An employee is accused of stealing more than $5,000 from a business in the 700 block of Great Northern Road. Cash that was supposed to be deposited at a bank between January and April was taken, police say.A suspect was arrested Tuesday.Eilein Leonard, 43, was charged with fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000Her court date is Aug. 17.
  
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• Four from Sault drafted by NHL teams in 2001: IN OTHER YEARS

  25-06-2026 06:01 via saultstar.com
  
  June 25, 2001Sault Ste. Marie and area products Drew Fata, Cole Jarrett, Brandon Nolan and Chris Thorburn were all drafted by NHL teams. Ray Emery, a goalie with the Soo Greyhounds, was drafted by the Ottawa Senators. Jennifer Fratesi captured two silver medals at the Swim Meet of Champions in California. June 25, 1976Converting Queen Street into a semi-mall could increase the street’s business revenue by $7 million annually until 1991, according to a consulting firm commissioned to consi
  
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• Accused’s jealousy, rage fuelled hammer killing of girlfriend, Caitlin Jennings: Crown

  25-06-2026 02:48 via saultstar.com
  
  The Crown says accused killer David Yates isn’t a victim – he just couldn’t handle the truth.Yates’ obsessiveness, his jealousy and his rage toward his young girlfriend, Caitlin Jennings, 22, spilled over in the bathroom of his northwest London home into a vicious hammer attack that killed her, assistant Crown attorney James Spangenberg suggested Wednesday at the end of his exhaustive two-day cross-examination of Yates.“What happened here was that you and Caitlin w
  
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• Sault man charged in fatal crash

  24-06-2026 22:45 via saultstar.com
  
  A Sault Ste. Marie man faces a charge after a fatal single-vehicle collision that killed a female passenger also from the city earlier this year.The crash happened on the Highway 17 bypass in Sudbury early on Feb. 2. A female, 74, suffered life-threatening injuries and later died at hospital, Ontario Provincial Police say. The driver had non-life-threatening injuries. Lawrence Meyers, 67, was charged with dangerous operation causing death.His court date is Sept. 16 in Sudbury.
  
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• Manslaughter accused considered for bail

  24-06-2026 20:40 via saultstar.com
  
  Potential bail for a man facing charges related to the death of a Desbarats resident will be decided Friday.Caleb Foster, 23, died several days after an altercation at a restaurant in Bruce Mines on March 29. Benjamin Ryan Jones, 21, of Bruce Mines, is charged with manslaughter and assault. He is being held at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre. Justice of the Peace Sarah Keesmaat heard submissions from assistant Crown attorney Chris Thompson and defence counsel Michael Haraschuk. A publication
  
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• 3 cuffed in Algoma District drug bust

  24-06-2026 17:56 via saultstar.com
  
  Narcotics with a street value topping $170,000 were allegedly found when police executed a search warrant in Algoma District.The bust turned up 913 grams of suspected fentanyl and 353 grams of suspected cocaine worth about $172,250 and $3,200 in cash, police say.The specific location where the search warrant was executed was not released. Sault Ste. Marie Police Service teamed up with several other police agencies including the Ontario Provincial Police Street Crime Unit.“The location of
  
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